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Cherry Syrup Recipe

My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I was a little girl. Now I make it for my sons, who love it as much as me!—Sandra Harrington, Nipomo, California

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:24 servings

Cherry Syrup Recipe

My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I was a little girl. Now I make it for my sons, who love it as much as me!—Sandra Harrington, Nipomo, California

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.YIELD:24 servings

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed

1 cup water

2-1/2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Dash ground cinnamon

Directions

1.Bring cherries and water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

2. Add sugar and butter; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extract and cinnamon.

3. Cool leftovers; transfer to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Yield: 3 cups.